Kendari to have new rector

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A total of 19 rectorial candidates are taking part in the race for the rectorship in Halu Oleo University in Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi province, for the 2004 to 2008 period.

Candidates include Mahmud Hamundu, the incumbent rector of Halu Oleo and Faad Maonde, a deputy rector of the university.

"The two have registered in the rectorial election and they have filled and returned their registration documents," said Nur Arafah, the chairman of rectorial election committee, on Wednesday.

After all rectorial candidates return the registration papers, the next step for them is to convey their mission and vision to contest the post, said Nur Arafah.

Patta Nasrah, spokesman of the university, said that the election would be held on Saturday when members of the university's senate would convene and cast their vote. -- JP